Nov. 4, 2009

Pierre Thomas, RB- New Orleans Saints: Rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in the Saints' win over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night. He also caught his first touchdown pass of the season. He is averaging 5.8 yards per carry this season, ranked 3rd among all NFL running backs with more than 50 carries. Thomas' Saints are one of two undefeated teams in the NFL.

Vontae Davis, CB- Miami Dolphins: Starting in his first career NFL game, Davis recorded six tackles and two pass break ups in the Dolphins' win over the New York Jets.

Eugene Wilson, DB- Houston Texans: Recorded four solo tackles in the Texans' 31-10 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Kelvin Hayden, DB- Indianapolis Colts: Recorded four solo tackles for the Colts' win over the San Francisco 49ers. The Colts remain undefeated at 7-0.

Brandon Moore, OL- New York Jets: Started in his 81st straight NFL game and helped pave the way for the Jets' running backs who rushed for 127 yards in the Jets' loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Alan Ball, DB- Dallas Cowboys: Assisted in two special teams tackles in the Cowboys' 38-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The Cowboys are tied for first place in the NFC East at 5-2.

Danny Clark, LB- New York Giants: Had two tackles, one for a loss, in the Gaints' loss to the Eagles. Dave Deihl, OL- New York Giants: Started in his 104th straight game in the Giants' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Steve Weatherford, P-New York Jets: Punted seven times with an average of 36.3 yards per punt in the Jets' loss to the Dolphins.

Neil Rackers, K- Arizona Cardinals: Kicked three extra points in the Cardinals' loss to the Panthers.

Will Davis, LB- Arizona Cardinals: Recorded one special teams tackle in the Cardinals' loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Greg Lewis, WR- Minnesota Vikings: Was active in the Vikings' win over division rival Green Bay Packers. The Vikings are in first place in the NFC North at 7-1.

Tony Pashos, OT- San Francisco 49ers: Did not play in the 49ers' loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Open week.

Carey Davis, FB- Pittsburgh Steelers: Open week.

Brandon Lloyd, WR- Denver Broncos: Not active in the Broncos' loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Other Illini in the NFL


Xavier Fulton, OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - injured reserve
Jason Davis, FB, New York Jets - practice squad

Ryan McDonald, OL, San Diego - practice squad
Derek Walker, DL, Seattle Seahawks - practice squad